| lepidopterous |
of or relating to an order of insects consisting of the moths and butterflies. |
| leprechaun |
in Irish folklore, an elf with knowledge of secret treasure for whomever can catch him. |
| leprosy |
a progressive disease caused by bacterial infection that affects skin and nerves and produces ulcerations, swelling, spreading anesthesia, and loss of fingers and toes. |
| leprous |
of, characteristic of, or resembling leprosy. [3 definitions] |
| -lepsy |
seizure; attack; fit. |
| leptin |
a protein hormone made by fat cells that inhibits hunger. |
| lepton1 |
a former monetary unit of Greece equalling one hundredth of a drachma. |
| lepton2 |
any of a group of subatomic particles such as the electron, muon, and neutrino that have a spin of one-half and very little or no mass. |
| leptospirosis |
any of various systemic infections in humans and animals, variously affecting the eyes, kidneys, liver, or the like, that is caused by a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria found in water and sewage. |
| lesbian |
pertaining to homosexual relations between women or to women who are homosexual. [2 definitions] |
| lese majesty |
a crime against or affront to the dignity of a ruler, sovereign, or head of state. [2 definitions] |
| lesion |
any structural change to an area of tissue, caused by injury or disease and usu. in the form of an open wound, ulcer, or the like. |
| Lesotho |
a country in southeastern Africa that is surrounded by South Africa. |
| lespedeza |
any of a variety of plants related to the pea, having trifoliolate leaves that are grown for forage, soil improvement, and the like. |
| -less |
not having; without; lacking. [2 definitions] |
| less |
comparative of "little." [6 definitions] |
| lessee |
one who holds or occupies property by lease. |
| lessen |
to become or make smaller in degree, amount, or size. |
| lesser |
a comparative of "little." [3 definitions] |
| lesser-known |
less well-known. |
| lesser panda |
a small reddish brown carnivore related to the raccoon that has a long, bushy, ringed tail and that is native to the Himalayas. |